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September 25, 2018 - Members of the Panola College Chorale performed with choirs from the Ark-La-Tex area and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Sept. 16, at First Baptist Church in Shreveport, La.
Presented by YouthCUE, “Look at the World: Timeless Music, Ageless Beauty” was an incredible two-hour musical extravaganza. The 225-voice mass choir consisted of singers from Panola College, East Texas Baptist University, Southern Arkansas University, San Antonio Youth Chorale, First Baptist Church and Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. The group was directed by YouthCUE founder, Randy Edwards. The program included a poem performed by Angelique Feaster Evans and several musical selections performed by soloist Jonathan Burton, as well as the Shreveport Symphony.
The concert was an awareness-builder and fundraiser for Volunteers of America in North Louisiana. YouthCUE presented the VOA with a donation check for $10,000 and the performers also presented a check for $2,156.78.
Panola students rehearsed more than 20 hours outside of class before attending mass choir rehearsals in Shreveport on September 15 and 16. Sydnee Taylor, a Panola College music student said, “Rehearsals were every day and they were very long, but it was so much fun to hear our group get better each day. The songs were powerful and the performance made every rehearsal completely worth it. I hope everyone gets to experience something like this one day -- a sense of fullness and being a part of something much bigger than yourself.”
“The performance was inspiring and uplifting to the listening audience,” said Sandra Bauer, Panola College music professor and director of choral activities. Bauer is serving as president of the Texas Two-Year College Choral Directors Association this year.
Panola College music students performing in the concert included Sydnee Taylor, Carthage; Dakota Brown, Marshall; Lucy Eke, Lagos, Nigeria; Hunter Moon, Beckville; Whitney Ramsey, Center; Maggie Sims, Center; Pamela Painter, Marshall; Loren Caserta, Beckville; Aaron Tello, Center; Emma Harden, Bullard; Afrikina Dotson, Center; Carrie Lilly, New Caney; Toluwani Ayodele, Lagos, Nigeria; Victor Chinaka, Lagos, Nigeria; Funminiyi Alabi, Loma Linda, California, and Kacia Johnson, Tatum.
Several Panola College Chorale Alumni as well as Mia Sartor and Panola College Band Director Dwaine Hubbard also performed with the group. Panola music student Emma Harden, said, “It was great to meet new people and see Panola graduates that I haven’t seen in a while. I am very thankful that I was able to be a part of this amazing event, and I will remember it for years to come.”
Bauer said, “I am very thankful that we were invited to participate in this event. Our students took pride in their preparation and performance. They represented Panola College and our community very well. It was also very humbling to see so many community members supporting our singers at the concert.”
Panola music student, Kacia Johnson said, “During the performance I was extremely emotional. I had tears falling down my face during the last song because it was so powerful. Every voice and every instrument came together to create such raw emotion. If given the chance to do this again, I definitely would, 100 percent. It was an amazing experience.”
September 23, 2018 - Panola College Volleyball improved to 15-4 overall after a two-stop trip to Dallas with a 4-set win over Brookhaven College (25-23, 22-25, 25-18, 25-22) and a sweep of North Lake College (25-19, 25-11, 25-16).
Panola was led offensively against Brookhaven by Rebecca Rabius who tallied 13 kills, while Carol Santana and MiKayla Ware added 8 apiece. Molly Harris and Bri McGown dished out 22 and 19 assists, respectively. At the net, Thaynara Godoi, Alyssa Lozoya, and Sabrina de Lima picked up 2 block assists each. Hannah Ramirez racked up a season-high 27 digs with Ware adding 15 of her own.
The Fillies then swept North Lake College with a balanced attack led again by Rabius with 10 kills, Riley Seegers added 8, and MiKayla Ware chipped in 7. Bri McGown and Molly Harris dished out 19 and 16 assists each, and the pair was 2 digs short of notching a double-double with 8 digs apiece. Seegers was also a force at the net assisting in 4 blocks, and Hannah Ramirez again led the floor with 15 digs.
The Fillies will return to action October 3rd to begin round 2 of Region XIV-North play at Trinity Valley.
Hannah Ramirez passes a ball in serve receive. (Photo Credit: Kraig Cain)
September 21, 2018 - The Panola College Fillies had their chances Wednesday night in a key match-up with 6th-Ranked Navarro, but fell short in 4 sets (20-25, 25-20, 25-27, 25-10).
Offensively, Thaynara Godoi led with 12 kills hitting a stellar .607, while Sabrina de Lima and Daphinie Correa followed with 9 each. Molly Harris dished out 23 assists and Bri McGown added 16.
At the net, Alyssa Lozoya finished the night with 3 block assists and de Lima chipped in 2. Three Fillies finished with double-digit digs including Hannah Ramirez who led with 18, and Harris and Carol Santana who each added 12.
"Navarro is a talented team playing with a ton of confidence right now, and we knew in order to win on the road in such a tough atmosphere we were going to need to play a complete match," said Head Coach Amber McCray. "We put ourselves in position to have a shot, but ultimately we did not execute when it mattered most."
The Fillies will return to action this weekend as they travel to Brookhaven and Northlake College for matches at 11am and 4pm.
From left: Dr. Billy Adams, Jeremy Haken, Greg Powell, Kim Smith, Natalie Oswalt, and Daniel Hall
September 21, 2018 - On September 18, 2018, Jeremy Haken, Chevron PGPA Advisor, and Kim Smith, Operations Assistant, presented Dr. Greg Powell, President of Panola College, and Mrs. Natalie Oswalt, Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, with a $20,000 donation for Panola College’s School of Energy.
“Chevron continues to be a wonderful supporter of our energy program at Panola College. This is a program we believe has greatly benefited from our mutual partnership, and we hope to continue to work together for the benefit of our students,” said Mrs. Oswalt.
September 20, 2018 - On Wednesday, September 19th, the 2018-2019 Panola College Foundation Board gathered in the Frances B. Ross Ballroom to conduct a quarterly business meeting.
The Board welcomed four new members this year, Tracy and Robbie Shoults from Harrison County and Sandra Payne and Steve Williams from Panola County. Afterwards, the Board discussed their fall fundraiser, Designer Purse Bingo. This will be the Foundation’s 5th Designer Purse Bingo, and the October 20 event is already sold out. The funds raised from this event every year support student scholarships and program grants at Panola College.
The Panola College Foundation was formed to support and promote the mission and vision of Panola College, to seek and obtain gifts for the advancement of Panola College, and to assist the students of Panola College by providing fellowships and scholarships. In addition, the Foundation also seeks to increase community awareness of the programs and accomplishments of the College and to promote excellence in education.
This year’s Board members are (L to R) Troy Caserta, Sharon Ivey, Tracy Shoults, Kathleen Kruebbe, Robbie Shoults, Sonya Brasher, Pat Browning, Carolyn Murphy, Sandra Payne, Ray Schieffer, John Ray - Chair, Steve Williams, Bobby Phillips, Greg Powell, Vicky Hudson, Patricia Smith – Secretary, and Ginger Borders. (Not shown: Will Lucas, Jonathan Perlman, Robert Sherman – Vice Chair, and Jessica Pace)
September 18, 2018 - Panola College is the host of the first Southern Region Rodeo of the year on September 28 - 29 at Bar None Cowboy Church Arena in Tatum, TX. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and the slack will begin Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Tickets are $5 at the gate and all kids under 12 years old get in free.
Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls will be competing in saddlebronc, bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, bull riding, goat tying, barrels, and breakaway calf roping. The Southern Region consist of the following schools listed in order they finished last year: Hill College, McNeese State University, Panola College, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, Northeast Texas C. C., Wharton County Jr. College, Texas A &M University-Commerce, Trinity Valley C. C., Southwest Texas Jr. College, Louisiana State University-Alexandria, and Stephen F. Austin State University.
Don't miss the action and opportunity to see some of the top rodeo hands in the world compete!
September 17, 2018 - Looking for a good play to watch? Love Alfred Hitchcock movies? Panola College’s theatre will present the hilarious stage adaptation of “The 39 Steps” as the dinner theatre performance Friday through Sunday, September 22 to September 24. Doors open for dinner theatre at 5:30 p.m. and the curtain will rise at 7 p.m. The play is produced by special permission from Samuel French, Inc.
Based on Alfred Hitchcock’s first big hit, “The 39 Steps,” the play is a Hitchcock masterpiece with a dash of Monty Python, to create a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Richard Hanney, the disillusioned hero finds himself framed for murder and the target of a nationwide manhunt. In an effort to clear his name, and save the country, his journey takes him on a mad dash through Scotland and England as he tangles with police, killers, spies, chases, and, of course, beautiful women.
Starring in Panola College’s production as Richard Hannye: Shelby Watson, Leon; Pamela: Jasmine Ryan, Martinsville; Annabella Schmidt: Sarah Owens, Mt. Enterprise; Mr. Memory/Crofter/Mr. McGarrigle: Justin Gonzales, Rains; Compere: Christian Kotara, Spurger; Heavy 1/Salesman 1/Policeman 1: Keath Kibbey, Huntington; Heavy 2/Salesman 2/Policeman 2: Peyton Proffet, Center; Milkman/Porter/Train Police/Paperboy/Radio Announcer: Yancy Flores, Shelbyville; Mrs. Higgins: Angel Kammer, Kennard; Mrs. Dunwoody: Bethany Grove, Kennard; Professor Jordan: Tailer Chong, Rains; Margaret: Hannah Williams, Gary; Mrs. Jordan/Mrs. McGarrigle: Abigail Parish, Chireno; Pilot 1/Sherriff/McQuarrie: Dustin Bennett, Tenaha; Pilot 2/Chief Inspector Albright: Cody Osburn, Center; The Scottish Band/Old Man: Freeman Thomas, Carthage.
Heading up the crew is Assistant Director: Kyree Williams, Hillsboro; Stage Manager: Maelbi Caledron, Seagoville and Nathaniel Endsley, Huntington; Production Manager; Lighting Design: Kassandra Escobar, Centerville; Lighting Technician: Brenton Humphries, Gary; Costume Design: Laci Sepulvado, Mt. Enterprise; Assistant Costumers, Properties: Emily Robinson, Martinsville; Assistant Stage Manager: Maria Majai, Mt. Enterprise; Running Crew: Chailey Norton, Mt. Enterprise; Kassidy Weatherford, Gary; Catalin K, Mt.Enterprise.
The dinner theatre production is the annual fundraiser for the Panola College Theatre Department. This year’s menu includes Italian lasagna, sautéed green beans, salad, bread, chocolate mousse, coffee, tea, and water. Ticket prices are $40 for adults, $35 for Panola College students, $25 for senior citizens, and $20 for children under 12.
Tickets for Sunday dessert matinee are $20 for adults, $15 for Panola College students, $12 for senior citizens, and $10 for children under 12.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call Karen King, 903-693-2064. Or, go to the Panola College website (www.panola.edu/) and click on the link for “Online Ticket Sales.”
The play is adapted by Patrick Barlow, from an original concept by Simon Corble & Nobby Dimon. The story is from the novel by John Buchan. The film was produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
September 17, 2018 - Panola College traveled to Cedar Valley this weekend for a tri-match where they finished with a sweep of host Cedar Valley and a tough 5-set loss to Hill College.
In their first match of the day, Panola defeated Cedar Valley (25-23, 25-17, 25-20). Offensively, the Fillies were led by Alyssa Lozoya with 11 kills and Sabrina de Lima with 10. Lozoya also assisted on 5 blocks and de Lima picked up 7 digs. Bri McGown and Molly Harris dished out 20 and 18 assists, respectively, and tallied 6 digs apiece. At the net, Thaynara Godoi led with 3 solo blocks and 6 assists, with Daphinie Correa adding 6 assists of her own. Hannah Ramirez led the floor defense with 20 digs.
In their final match of the day, Region 5 powerhouse Hill College outlasted PC in a 5-set battle (25-20, 24-26, 25-23, 19-25, 12-15). Rebecca Rabius led the offense with 16 kills, followed by Daphinie Correa with 7. Bri McGown dished out 23 of the Fillies 33 assists. Thaynara Godoi assisted on 7 blocks and three Fillies registered double-digit digs. Ramirez led with 18, McKenzie Dimery picked up 11, and de Lima chipped in 10.
Panola will resume conference play Wednesday when they travel to Navarro to take on the Lady Bulldogs at 7pm.
Alyssa Lozoya and Daphinie Correa block a TJC attacker. (Photo Credit: Kraig Cain)
Fillies celebrate a point Wednesday night. (Photo Credit: Kraig Cain)
September 14, 2018 - In front of a packed home crowd, the #14 Panola College Fillies upset #5 Tyler Junior College in a 5 game thriller: 25-15, 25-23, 17-25, 20-25, 15-8.
Hitting their highest team efficiency of the season, Panola was led by a pair of sophomores in Daphinie Correa and Rebecca Rabius. Correa racked up 14 kills with only 1 error, and Rabius added 12 hitting .526. Sabrina de Lima and Carol Santana contributed 8 kills each with de Lima adding 9 digs. Molly Harris and Bri McGown dished out 40 of the team’s 45 assists with 21 and 19, respectively. At the net, Thaynara Godoi led with 4 block assists while Alyssa Lozoya and Correa notched 3 each. Hannah Ramirez anchored the floor picking up 18 digs, with several rally saving plays on defense.
Panola will return to action this weekend at Cedar Valley College for a tri-match with the host and Region V powerhouse Hill College at 12 and 4pm.
KIPP Collegiate High School students toured Panola College on September 8.
September 14, 2018 - On Saturday, September 8, Panola College hosted 40 students and three directors from the band program at KIPP Generations Collegiate High School in Houston.
Dwaine Hubbard, director of bands at Panola, talked to the students about the opportunities available through the band and choir programs. Reanna Hart, Panola College Student Success recruiter, explained the application process and guided the students on a tour of the campus.
“The students were very impressed by the beauty and quality of the facilities here at Panola,” Hubbard said. “Many of the students are planning to major in health sciences and petroleum technology so those buildings were of special interest.”
Panola College students assisting with the tour and visit included Dakota Brown, Marshall sophomore; Andres Leon, Center sophomore; Jose Torres, Center freshman; and Eder Nunez, Center freshman.
Hubbard and KIPP band director Eric Sanford met at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in February and made preliminary plans for the visit.
“I want to send a big ‘thank you’ to Eric. He is a former student of mine from Hallsville. We hope to see these students next year on the campus at Panola College,” Hubbard said.
KIPP Generations Collegiate High School, founded in 2011, serves almost 600 college-bound Houston-area high school students. The student body is 92 percent Hispanic and 8 percent African-American. The school’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking. The school requires students to complete at least 400 hours of service learning activities as part of its focus on citizenship.
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